Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. This week Canada agreed in writing to complete the final stages of their Protected Areas Strategy initiative to establish a co-managed national wildlife area of the Edehzhie. The federal government has also agreed to pay the cost of the litigation of the Dehcho First Nations. In return, Dehcho First Nations have agreed to withdraw their judicial review application.
Today Grand Chief Herb Norwegian said that he would renew calls for the Dehcho First Nations to the Harper government, to work with them to complete the process of protecting Edehzhie and establishing a co-management regime. The Dehcho First Nations has always been committed to the protection of this important area and that will never change. It’s a shame that we had to sue Canada to get the Harper government to honour its obligation, but we are very satisfied with the results of Grand Chief Herb Norwegian. Mahsi.
Thank you, Mr. Nadli. The Member for the Sahtu, Mr. Yakeleya.
